The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24E020000·Announced 2024-02-29

BMW Recalls R 1300 GS Dealer Accessory Top Cases

BMW is recalling R 1300 GS dealer accessory top cases because the locking flap may fail, causing the case to detach and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a detached component can increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain BMW Motorcycle Dealer Accessory Top cases designed for R 1300 GS motorcycles. The affected parts have the part number 77 43 9 443 542. The recall involves 338 units.

The dealer accessory top case locking flap may not function correctly. This defect can result in the top case detaching from the motorcycle while in use. A detached top case can become a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will repair the locking mechanism of the top case and provide an insert for the rider's manual regarding the locking mechanism, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
338

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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